Machining

MultiCam introduces a combination plasma head for its popular 3000 and 6000 series CNC plasma machines that is for production cutting of diverse materials.

BTM Corp., a Michigan-based manufacturer of clinch joining systems, automation components and contract machine work, has reported substantial savings in coolant usage and waste removal costs after switching its aluminum and steel machining operations to run on QualiChem XTREME CUT 251C semi-synthetic metalworking fluid.

Shimada and Gosiger have collaborated to design a new hybrid CNC multispindle bar machine.

MultiCam offers a solution for heavy duty machining with its 5000 Series CNC Router.

Mitutoyo America Corp. added the new STRATO-Apex574 Coordinate Measuring Machine to its STRATO-Apex line of CMMs.

With approximately 25 percent longer tool life, the new KCSM30 milling grade from Kennametal directly reduces cost-per-part for shops working on titanium, according to the company.

Autodesk announced the commercial availability of Inventor HSM, an integrated CAM solution for Inventor users.

FANUC America Corp. offers the arbitrary speed threading option on 0i-TD and 0i Mate-TD CNCs for new turning machines.

GF Machining Solutions designed its new Mikron HSM 500 MoldMaster (MM) high-speed milling machine with today's mold and die makers in mind.

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products announces the release of Columbus III version 1.2, a powerful CAD/CAM programming and nesting software optimized for plasma, oxy-fuel, laser and waterjet cutting.

The latest release of HEIDENHAIN's PC-based IK 5000 QUADRA-CHEK metrology software (version 3.0.3) provides advanced functionality for both new and used quality control inspection equipment.

Written by James A. Harvey, an experienced machinist and plastic injection moldmaker, this manual will reportedly have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. The second edition of "Machine Shop Trade Secrets" from Industrial Press Inc. provides practical how-to information that can immediately be put to use to improve machining skills, craftsmanship and productivity.